Sheriff Thomas Griffin Thornton

Sheriff Thomas Griffin Thornton | Caroline County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
Caroline County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
Sheriff Thomas Griffin Thornton

Caroline County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, June 12, 1830

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Thomas Griffin Thornton

Sheriff Thomas Thornton was shot and killed while attempting to serve a writ on a man.

The man was apprehended, convicted of Sheriff Thornton's murder, and subsequently hung on November 26th, 1830.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Executed
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He is my 5th great grandfather. Thank you for your service. Sorry for the loss to our country and police force and the family and community

Heather Thornton 5th great grand daughte
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